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The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea
Showing times and prices for 10 May
Cheapest price
£177
Average price
£179
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
309 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea will cost around £179 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £177.
Fast trains
To travel from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea you need to make at least 2 changes.
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17:404h26Exeter22:06Southend-on-Sea£1771One-way3 changes- 8:303h52Exeter12:22Southend-on-Sea£1791One-way2 changes
- 10:153h37Exeter13:52Southend-on-Sea£1791One-way2 changes
- 11:064h16Exeter15:22Southend-on-Sea£1791One-way2 changes
- 12:064h16Exeter16:22Southend-on-Sea£1791One-way2 changes
- 17:173h35Exeter20:52Southend-on-Sea£1791One-way2 changes
- 15:163h36Exeter18:52Southend-on-Sea£1791One-way2 changes
- 10:153h37Exeter13:52Southend-on-Sea£1791One-way2 changes
- 16:153h37Exeter19:52Southend-on-Sea£1791One-way2 changes
- 18:153h37Exeter21:52Southend-on-Sea£1791One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Exeter to Southend-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £67. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £67, and a flight costs an average of £430.
Distance: 309 km
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£67 Average Price Cheapest | £430 Average Price |
5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Exeter to Southend-on-Sea train times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to Southend-on-Sea trains for tomorrow, Sunday 10 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 8:30 Exeter | 3h52 | 12:22 Southend-on-Sea | 2 changes | |
| 10:15 Exeter | 3h37 | 13:52 Southend-on-Sea | 2 changes | |
| 11:06 Exeter | 4h16 | 15:22 Southend-on-Sea | 2 changes | |
| 12:06 Exeter | 4h16 | 16:22 Southend-on-Sea | 2 changes | |
| 13:06 Exeter | 3h46 | 16:52 Southend-on-Sea | 2 changes |
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South Western Railway as well as Great Western Railway (GWR) offer trains services from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £67 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:42, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 309 km distance in 5h 15m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 309 km |
Average train duration 4h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £67 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 5h 15m |
First train 0:42 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Exeter and Southend-on-Sea from £67. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 15m
Cheapest Price
£67
South Western Railway frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone
Great Western Railway (GWR)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 21m
Cheapest Price
£174
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Exeter to Southend-on-Sea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southend-on-Sea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £67, while the average price tends to be around £67.
The train journey from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea covers a distance of 309 km and takes approximately 5h 15m. Trains run 12 per day.
The train distance from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea is 309 km.
The first train from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea leaves at 0:42.
The last train from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea departs at 23:45.
Trains from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea run approximately 12 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea.
To get from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea, you can choose from several travel options including train and flight.
There is no night train service from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea.
The train station in Exeter that goes to Southend-on-Sea is Exeter St Davids (EXD), and it arrives at Southend Victoria (SOV).
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea is by train, costing approximately £67.
Booking trains from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea passes through the picturesque landscapes of Devon and Somerset, offering views of rolling countryside, charming villages, and coastal scenery, especially as it approaches the Essex coast.
A day trip from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea is not feasible as the journey duration is 5h 15m. However, trains run 11 times per day.
For a fulfilling experience in Southend-on-Sea, two to three days are ideal to explore its main attractions, including the longest pleasure pier in the world, Adventure Island amusement park, and the beautiful coastline.
Yes, you can take the train from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Exeter and Southend-on-Sea
Exeter
Southend-on-Sea
The major train station for departures in Exeter is Exeter St Davids. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Exeter St Davids for your trip from Exeter to Southend-on-Sea.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Exeter St Davids
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Exeter Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Bottom of stairs leading to platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Exeter St Thomas
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Exeter St Davids: Cowick Street bus stop by shopping precint. To Newton Abbot: Cowick Street bus stop outside the station
The major train station for arrivals in Southend-on-Sea is Southend Victoria. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Southend Victoria for your journey to Southend-on-Sea from Exeter.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 09:4515:00 - 18:45 Saturday 06:00 - 09:4515:00 - 18:45 Sunday 07:00 - 10:4516:00 - 19:45
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank at front of station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located near Platform 1. The National key toilets are located near Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The National key toilets are only all toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located alongside platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Beside station building in secure compound
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Southend Victoria
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:45 Saturday 06:30 - 21:00 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Platforms 3 & 4 Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Platforms 3/4 Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms 3/4 concourse. This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside platforms 1/2 & on platform 3/4 concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Southend Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Clifftown Road near The Last Public House
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 13:00 Saturday 06:00 - 13:00 Sunday Closed No train service on Sundays
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Within forecourt
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Prittlewell
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the junction of East Street and Station Approach
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